Give the differences between bony and cartilaginous fish.

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$BONY\, FISH$ $CARTILAGINOUS\, FISH$
$(i)$ Found in both freshwater and marine water. $(i)$ Mostly found in marine water.
$(ii)$ Mouth is terminal in position. $(ii)$ Mouth is usually ventral.
$(iii)$ Endoskeleton is made of bone. $(iii)$ Endoskeleton is made of cartilage.
$(iv)$ Body is usually spindle-shaped. Examples: $Labeo$,$Anabas$. $(iv)$ Body is dorsoventrally flattened. Examples: $Torpedo$,$Scoliodon$.

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